Campus Life Coordinator

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Event Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Mobile Applications, On Call, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Student Services, Team Player, University/School Policies, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Campus Life Coordinator

Coe College seeks enthusiastic and creative candidates for the position of Campus Life Coordinator. The Campus Life Coordinator will provide the energy and vision for an exciting student-centered student activities program at Coe. This position will work with the Director of Campus Life to be the primary advisor to the Student Activities Committee (SAC), which has a budget of over $100,000 each year, and Greek Life. The person in this position will also plan and implement in collaboration with the Director of Campus Life as well as student leaders several larger, student-focused events including Block Party, Cubs and Organization Fair, Late Night Breakfast, Homecoming, as well as others based on student interest. This position is a live-on position and has on-call responsibilities. It works closely with other Student Life team members to enhance student engagement in all aspects of student life.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and implement campus-wide programming in partnership with other departments on campus that helps cultivate an energized and engaged student body.
  • Build a calendar of events that supports student engagement across campus.
  • Assist with oversight and management of Flight Path, our student involvement mobile app.
  • Plan and implement club and organization training.
  • Provide oversight and general guidance for all student organizations, including developing leadership skills and budget oversight.
  • Work with the Director of Campus life to ensure all recognized student organizations understand and follow the Student Handbook and Student Organization Manual.
  • Advise Student Activities Committee (programming board), Homecoming Committee, and oversee implementation of student events.
  • Plan, implement, and assess monthly programming opportunities from Campus Life in the PUB.
  • Assist in oversight of all student organizations and implement training.
  • Serve as a hearing officer through the conduct system.
  • Serve on the crisis response team, including sharing on-call duty responsibilities with other Student Life team members.
  • Complete other tasks as requested by the Director of Campus Life or Dean of Student Life.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Programming or event support experience required.
  • Academic or work experience at a residential, liberal arts college preferred.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
  • Successful completion of background and driver checks in accordance with Coe College policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Position Specific:

  • Proficiency in written and oral communication.
  • Strong leadership/organizational skills.
  • Skilled in event planning and management, including large and small-scale events.
  • Ability to provide appropriate support for students in different and difficult situations.
  • Ability to implement detailed projects/programs autonomously.

Coe Competencies:

  • Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college.
  • Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
  • Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
  • Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making.
  • Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives.
  • Every Coe employee shares one mission: to recruit, retain and prepare students for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Required to live on campus.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 40 lbs occasionally.
  • Frequent late or weekend hours are expected and/or required.
  • Driving Coe vehicles as required.

Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.

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